North Korea on Saturday evening began what will likely be several days of events marking the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding with a concert in central Pyongyang.

The concert, performed by the Samjiyon Orchestra, State Merited Chorus, and dancers from the Mansudae Art Troupe, lasted over two hours and featured a range of North Korean songs set to a screen displaying images from the country’s history and state media.

The performance’s themes, unlike past similar events, did not feature any mention of the country’s missile and nuclear program, instead focusing almost exclusively on the economy.

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